Bill > SB0185

This bill aims to improve healthcare access for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's disease by prohibiting health insurance plans from requiring prior authorization for medical services related to these conditions. Prior authorization is a process where healthcare providers must get approval from an insurance company before performing certain medical services or treatments. Under this new law, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, health plans cannot force participating healthcare providers to obtain prior authorization for any diagnostic or treatment services specifically for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive disorders related to Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease. This provision is designed to reduce administrative barriers and potentially speed up access to necessary medical care for patients with these neurological conditions, ensuring that healthcare providers can more quickly and efficiently diagnose and treat these serious medical conditions without additional bureaucratic hurdles.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/185/details